<p>I've been a lurker for quite awhile. I'm in a MT BFA program in Texas that's just not very intensive, and frankly, not what I'm looking for. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere being a part of this program. I'd love to transfer to a more prestigious program (or just a BETTER program) but I'm worried it's too late. I'll be a junior in the fall. </p>
<p>I guess my question is, would top-notch programs accept transfers? I wouldn't mind starting completely over, but I think I might be too old (20...I'd be 21 by the time I audition anywhere). </p>
<p>Any ideas or anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!</p>
<p>There is already a short but existing thread that deals with transferring into an MT program. It ended on 5/2/05 and you can find it by clicking here:
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<p>And thanks to Thesbo on the pointer to the vb codes that let you do cool stuff like this link........What fun!! Hey Shauna - you're not the only one with "mad HTML skills".........MAJOR lol.........................</p>
<p>Thanks, theatermom! I guess I should have clarified that I have already seen that thread but it did not really tell me what I'd like to hear. :)</p>
<p>I guess the answer would be to contact the programs individually and ask. I'm just worried that no matter what they say, they prefer performers fresh out of high school (I'm sure this is true), and I'm feeling confused and anxious about my career path now. I should probably stick with my program but I feel like it's a waste of time.</p>
<p>I was incredibly optimistic in the beginning of my training but it just keeps going downhill.</p>
<p>Several CMU MT's in the past 10 years years have taken a year off post high-school or transferred from other schools. One guy, who ended up leaving, although I'm not sure why, transferred when he was a junior in college, from an academic major. (I do know his name but won't state it since I don't know the circumstances under which he left - but the point for your question is that he got in). Matt Stocke, who graduated in 1995 (same year as his good friend and former roommate Patrick Wilson) played college baseball on a scholarship for a year, got hurt, and decided to audition for MT schools (after having done MT in high school and being quite well-received). Another member of that class, Julie Destefano, transferred from an academic major at CMU into Acting/MT (after auditioning successfully, of course). Zac Halley and Mitch Jarvis (2002 MT's) both took a year off after high school. And the list goes on... </p>
<p>In addition, UM's current senior class has one such transfer (went to Tulane his first year and came in to UM as a "freshmore," taking classes with both freshmen and sophomores but being classified as sophomore) - and theatermom of course shared that the sophomore class will have a similar transfer student. (So did the UM Class of 2004.) It is a good idea to call the schools and ask about their individual policies, but, as always, the "true stories" of what happens at the various schools shows the variety of situations that can occur. (I LOVES me some true stories! ; ) ) But don't let your "age" get your down - remember, you have more life experience than those a few years younger than you and therefore may bring a depth and richness to your interpretations that hasn't yet begun to emerge in someone coming fresh out of high school. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>P.S. It is true that most highly-selective schools WILL make transfers "start over" as a freshman for all of their BFA requirements, but other credits you have many transfer</p>
<p>whimsical, would you mind saying what school you are in? the reason i'm asking is.........we considered some schools in texas and might still look into one or two after this year. wouldn't want to make a mistake and if there's a program there that is not great, i'd like to avoid it. i understand your not wanting to put down a school, but it would be helpful to know if a particular program was weak. thanks,.......</p>
<p>In the schools I've had contact with, I think most will be happy to talk to any person who wants to transfer. Some you have to transfer at the start of the year.</p>
<p>But if you are not happy, there is no need to stay. Look around and I'm sure you'll find something that might fit your needs. Your wasting you time and money. There are always alternatives. It's never to late!</p>
<p>I auditioned for a musical theatre BFA school in texas and was very unsatisfied. They only offerered 5 spots (thats boys and girls combined) and the program didn't seem intense or strict enough for that kind of acceptance rate. The town was cute... for being right next to a prison. Perhaps we are talking about the same school? But anyway, I decided to go into an acting BFA at OU instead of MT, however, I hope to transfer into MT eventually.</p>